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Van Atten Family History

Van Atten Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Van Etten, Van Asten, Van Patten, Van Putten, Van Zanten, Van Allen

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Where is the Van Atten family from?

You can see how Van Atten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Atten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Atten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Van Atten families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Van Atten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Atten families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Van Atten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Atten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Van Atten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 466 military records available for the last name Van Atten. For the veterans among your Van Atten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Atten lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Van Atten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Atten in 1979 was 69, and 33 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Atten ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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